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February 21, 2016

MATCHUPS SET AT NRG STADIUM FOR HISTORIC 2016 COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO IN JUNE

HOUSTON (Feb. 21, 2016) – NRG Stadium will host 2 first round match-ups during the Copa America Centenario, starting on June 11. The first match-up will be Colombia vs. Costa Rica on June 11. The second on June 13 will see Mexico take on Venezuela.

NRG Stadium will also host a SEMI-FINAL match on June 21 during the once-in-a-lifetime tournament.

The groups and full match schedule were set for the 2016 Copa America Centenario after the Official Draw was conducted at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City this evening. The entire tournament will take place from June 3-26 across 10 cities in the United States.

The full tournament match schedule can be found tournament schedule. The official match times will be announced in the near future.

Schedule for NRG STADIUM:

JUNE 11 Colombia vs. Costa Rica

JUNE 13 Mexico vs Venezuela

JUNE 21 Semi-final with winners for Match 25 vs. Match 27

Tickets to the Copa America Centenario are available by visiting CA2016.com. Early response from the fans has been strong, and the local organizing committee encourages fans to purchase their Venue Passes early to ensure the best seats.

Follow the tournament news at the event’s official Twitter account and Facebook page

The Copa America Centenario honors 100 years of the Copa America tournament and will feature some of the world’s best teams and players. The tournament will feature the top star players from North, South and Central America, including Messi, Neymar, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more.